FINAL UPDATE: Durham Region destroys Guinness record for most batteries collected in a day

Durham residents were up to the challenge

The Region of Durham was attempting to set a world record for the most batteries collected over a 24-hour period on Thursday, Nov. 15. Well, the residents of Durham were up to challenge as 800 kilograms (1,764 pounds) was collected by 11 a.m. Leeanna McLean files this report about the Guinness record.

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DURHAM — The last truck has arrived and the final load of batteries has been weighed. The Region of Durham collected an incredible 11,288
pounds (almost 5,120 kilograms) of batteries. Congratulations on breaking the Guinness world record for most batteries collected in a twenty-four hour period.

DURHAM — At 4 p.m. the Region of Durham had collected an amazing 7,253 pounds (almost 3,300 kilograms). More than 20 times the old record with about an hour of collection time left.
DURHAM — At 3 p.m. the Region of Durham had collected 5,159 pounds
(almost 2,340 kilograms). More than ten times the old record with two hours of collection ahead.
DURHAM — At 2 p.m. the Region of Durham had collected 3,153 pounds
(almost 1,430 kilograms). Just three hours of collection ahead.
DURHAM — At 1 p.m. the Region of Durham had collected 2,976 pounds
(almost 1,350 kilograms). Four hours of collection ahead.
DURHAM — At 11 a.m. the Region of Durham had collected 1,764 pounds (almost 800 kilograms). There are another six hours of collection ahead.
DURHAM — It didn’t take long for Durham Region to break the record for most batteries collected in a 24-hour period.
As of 9:15 a.m., some 450 kilograms (almost 1,000 pounds) had been collected and delivered to the waste transfer station on Garrard Road. The old record was 440 pounds and 14 ounces.
We will update you throughout the day as that number rises and Durham sets the new world standard.